Cleaning your TV screen without damaging it
A TV screen is not a window. Its anti-reflective coating is fragile, and the wrong product can mark it for good. Here's the right method, and the three mistakes never to make.
- Switch off the TV and let it cool down
- A dry microfibre cloth is usually enough
- Never use glass cleaner, alcohol or kitchen roll
- Never spray directly onto the screen
The three mistakes never to make
Glass cleaner
Ammonia and alcohol attack the anti-reflective coating. The screen keeps marks or shinier patches that can't be removed.
Kitchen roll
Paper contains wood fibres that finely scratch the surface. The micro-scratches then show up in daylight.
Spraying the screen
The liquid runs down into the bottom of the frame and can reach the electronics. It also leaves streaks on the panel.
The right method
- Switch off the TV and wait a few minutes: on a black screen, dust and marks are easier to see.
- Dust off with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, using gentle movements from top to bottom. Don't press hard.
- For a stubborn mark, lightly dampen one corner of the cloth with water (demineralised preferably), wring it out, and dab the mark.
- Dry straight away with the dry part of the cloth.
- The frame and the back are cleaned in the same way. Use a soft brush or vacuum to clear dust from the ventilation grilles.
A spray designed for TV screens, free of alcohol and ammonia, can be used: spray it onto the cloth, never onto the screen. For most cleaning, water and a microfibre cloth are enough.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a lens wipe?
Avoid pre-moistened wipes, which often contain alcohol. A clean, dry microfibre lens cloth, on the other hand, works very well.
Do children's fingermarks come off?
Yes, using a corner of barely damp microfibre cloth, dabbing gently. Don't rub in circles.
Should I clean it often?
A light dusting every two weeks is enough. The less you rub, the better the screen will fare.
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